Human Resources Intern

Join Tessera and make a difference! Tessera is:

• A national leader in employing individuals with disabilities and veterans.

• Composed of a dynamic, growing team of social entrepreneurs.

• Operating self-sustaining businesses across 15 states and in the District of Columbia, workforce of over 1,700 employees.

• Dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience to our customers.

• Committed to offering an outstanding employee support and development program.

Tessera's Bremerton, Washington, Home Office supports nationwide operations with a team of highly trained and motivated professionals in finance, human resources, vocational and workforce development, information systems, strategy, business development, communications, marketing, quality, safety, learning, and more.

Location: Bremerton, Washington (In-person)

Type: Non-Exempt (Temporary)

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (Flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs. Position is temporary and not expected to exceed 10 weeks. Start and end date will be approximately between May - September 2026.)

As a Human Resources Intern, you'll... The HR Intern will assist the Tessera Human Resources team with various projects and provide administrative support as requested.

• Work with Sr. HR Partner to review, update and/or create job descriptions company wide. Create a town hall PowerPoint presentation on job descriptions for HR Partner to deliver to Operations. Create a process guide for job descriptions.

• Work with Sr. HR Partner to create process guides for HR team, Managers, and Supervisors.

• Conduct Exit Interviews and/or facilitate Employee Engagement Surveys as requested.

• Assist the Sr. HR Partner with investigations to include scheduling interview times, taking notes, and organizing documents.

• Work with Human Resource Coordinator to enter training attendance, certifications, education and MVR (motor vehicle record reporting), information into Workday.

• Create or update internal training presentations on various HR topics.

• Assist with various Tessera audits including I-9 annual audit, CDL audit, separated worker file audit, etc.

• Assist HR Coordinator with presenting and processing onboarding paperwork at Tessera's weekly new hire orientation.

• Assist with various Recruitment activities (i.e., posting jobs on job boards, attending career fairs, updating templates, assist with sourcing candidates, doing community outreach research and connections, uploading candidate documents, etc.)

• Shadow HR department team members throughout the course of their duties.

• Assist with special projects for the People Department.

• Demonstrate and support company culture and commitment to excellence.

• Maintain a high standard of confidentiality.

• Demonstrate a high level of time management, organizational and communication skills.

• Maintain a professional and positive attitude.

• Work on a collaborative intern cohort team project.

• Attend team intern meetings and trainings.

• All Other Duties as Assigned*

You'd make an excellent HR Intern if you:

• Consider yourself a people person.

• Love working on collaborative teams.

• Are dedicated to internal and external customer service.

• Take pride in your work.

• Are drawn to serving others and want to challenge yourself through mission-driven work.

Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible Interns.

• Paid federal holidays and paid sick leave on a pro-rata basis, based on number of hours worked

• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• An engaging wellness program including an on-site gym

Summary of desired skills and experience for the Tessera HR Intern:

• Preferably in the process of obtaining a BA/BS in Human Resources, or a closely related field.

• Must be proficient with the use of MS Word and PowerPoint.

• Must be able to communicate with tact and professionalism in writing and verbally.

• Must be able to work as a part of a team and be able to work independently.

• Must be a self-starter and be able to prioritize tasks and assignments.

• A valid state driver's license is preferred with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera's insurance.

• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

*** Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act.

Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.

To Apply: Visit our website at www.tessera.org to complete an application.

Current Employees: need to log into their Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Please reach out to your Recruiter if you need assistance.

Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process.

If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at

(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or emailrecruiting@tessera.org.